Job Summary :
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing strategic projects focused on digital innovation and transformation within the
public/government sector
. This role requires a combination of strong
Project Management
expertise, deep understanding of
Tech/Product
, and the ability to conduct comprehensive
Research
to ensure project implementations are effective, compliant with regulations, and deliver tangible impact to the public.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery:
- Plan, execute, and close projects (end-to-end), ensuring project success in alignment with the defined scope, budget, and timeline.
- Lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional project teams and guide them to achieve project milestones.
- Apply appropriate project management methodologies (e.g.,
Agile/Scrum
) and ensure complete and structured project documentation. - Create and present clear status reports, risks, and issues to high-level stakeholders (senior management and government partners).
Strategic research & Analysis
- Lead in-depth research activities to inform the strategy and design of digital products in the public sector.
- Conduct
Desk Research
and
Benchmarking
against global and local best practices in governance and digital public services. - Perform
Stakeholder Analysis
and
Situational Mapping
to understand the complexities of the government ecosystem and user challenges. - Map and analyze relevant regulations (
Regulatory Mapping
) to ensure project compliance and implementation feasibility. - Translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both the technical and product teams.
Product & Technical Expert
- Act as the bridge between user/government needs and the capabilities of the technical team.
- Ensure developed digital solutions are technically
feasible
and
viable
(sustainable) within the government environment.
Requirement:
- Project Management:
Proven 5 years experience managing the full project lifecycle. - Gov/Public Sector:
Mandatory experience working on projects with government or public sector entities. - Strong preference
for
ex-GovTech
personnel or candidates who served as
Technical Experts/Advisors
to the government. - Familiarity with the digital product development lifecycle (SDLC) and/or prior experience in
Product Management
. - Ability to lead comprehensive strategic analysis, including: Desk Research & Benchmarking.
- Stakeholder Analysis & Situational Mapping.
- Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional skills for engaging and negotiating with high-level government stakeholders.